Time passed slowly.
Gu Yan groggily opened his eyes.
As soon as he did, he saw Leng Qingqiu sitting on the accompanying chair, peeling an apple, looking as beautiful as a painting.
Hmm, Qingqiu is peeling an apple for me? It feels like a dream.
Such a harmonious scene would have been perfect if not for the sudden move of knocking me out earlier.
"Awake? Did you sleep well?"
Leng Qingqiu sat beside him, calmly handing over a piece of apple: "You must have been too tired, so you fell asleep."
Gu Yan took the apple handed over with a toothpick and noticed something odd as he brought it to his mouth.
Huh?
Why does my lip feel wet?
But Gu Yan didn’t pay much attention to it and replied while eating: "Yeah, maybe it’s because last night..."
As soon as the words "last night" came out, Gu Yan sensed the air around him slightly freezing.
He immediately broke into a cold sweat and added: "...the fight with the Night King last night was exhausting."
Whoosh!
The pressure dissipated.
Leng Qingqiu was inwardly very satisfied and nodded: "Mhm, so you mustn’t get involved in such things again in the future."
Gu Yan looked at the gentle Leng Qingqiu and nodded stiffly: "Got it."
Qingqiu is so cute~ Thinking that knocking me out would make me forget what happened last night?
Haha, such an adorable thought.
Gu Yan swallowed the apple with difficulty.
Well, of course, for now, I really don’t dare bring it up again.
But since last night’s events are off-limits, what about tonight...?
Thinking this, Gu Yan cleared his throat and asked: "Qingqiu... are you going back to the Leng Family today?"
"Today? Of course, I have to go back."
Leng Qingqiu seemed a bit puzzled: "Now that I know you’re fine, I naturally have to return."
As she said this, she slightly raised her chin and let out a soft hum: "I’m very busy, after all. There’s still so much to do."
The scarf isn’t finished, and I haven’t fully learned how to use the electronic devices yet. I’ll have to work overtime to catch up.
On Gu Yan’s side, hearing this, he licked his lips and shamelessly leaned closer, taking hold of Leng Qingqiu’s small hand.
She struggled slightly but let him hold it: "Qingqiu~ You rarely come to my place. Why not stay the night before leaving?"
"Huh?"
Leng Qingqiu suddenly became alert. She was now highly sensitive to words like "yesterday" and "night": "Stay the night?"
"What are you planning?"
"Nothing, I just want to spend more time with you, Qingqiu."
"Then where would I sleep?"
"That’s easy. My house has plenty of rooms, you can pick any one! There’s also a study, and I even have braille books! You can study here too!"
At this point, Leng Qingqiu was already hesitating.
First, because deep down she wanted to spend more time with Gu Yan. Second, because she really did want to spend more time with Gu Yan.
But staying at a man’s house on the first visit—doesn’t that seem a bit improper?
Moreover...
Leng Qingqiu said with some difficulty: "What about Ling'er?"
"That child can only sleep well in her own room."
She knew Ling'er was particular about her bed. She remembered once suggesting to Ling'er that they switch beds or clean her room, but Ling'er had nervously and frantically refused, adamantly against it.
Gu Yan, hearing this, didn’t think it was a big deal at all and confidently said: "That’s simple. I’ll ask Ling'er later if she wants to stay. If not, I’ll take her back."
"Besides, tomorrow’s the weekend, and I’ve already taken care of a lot of things. Qingqiu, why don’t we take Ling'er out for a stroll tomorrow?"
Go out for a stroll...
Leng Qingqiu pursed her lips, her heart wavering.
To be honest, it had been years since she last went out. When she first met Gu Yan, her largest area of activity was pretty much just the study. Now, the thought of going out felt almost surreal.
This time, she had only left home to visit Gu Yan.
Of course, the main reason was that, for the sake of revenge, she had abandoned all thoughts of entertainment.
Going out to have fun? That didn’t exist; it was never as important as revenge.
But...
Now that Gu Yan was inviting her to step out again, she felt a slight stir in her heart.
What was Gu Yan’s daily life like? What did he do when he wasn’t by her side? What did he and Ling'er do when they went out together before?
Truthfully, Leng Qingqiu wanted to know all of it.
Moreover... if she really went out with Gu Yan tomorrow.
Wouldn’t that count as...
Their first date?
At this thought, Leng Qingqiu’s heart inexplicably began to flutter.
But soon, she quickly suppressed this girlish excitement.
No, no, Leng Qingqiu, you’ve truly fallen.
Just because Gu Yan invited you out, you’re already thinking of putting aside your usual responsibilities?
She took a light breath and, after pretending to think for a while, calmly nodded: "Mhm... alright then."
As if afraid Gu Yan might misunderstand or try something at night, Leng Qingqiu emphasized: "At night, I’ll definitely be sleeping alone. Don’t think about sneaking into my room to do anything weird."
Hearing this, Gu Yan’s mouth twitched. He clutched his wounded chest and exclaimed: "Qingqiu! My Qingqiu! Do I look like the kind of pervert who would trick someone into staying over and then sneak into their room to do all sorts of things?!"
"........"
Leng Qingqiu recalled Gu Yan’s past behavior and nodded expressionlessly: "Yes, you do."
!!
Damn it!
The night ambush plan has failed!
Gu Yan let out a long sigh, though he wasn’t too disappointed. After all, the fact that Qingqiu agreed to stay at his place and go out with him tomorrow was already a delightful surprise.
So he said: "Qingqiu, Qingqiu, you just don’t understand your wonderful husband enough. In the days to come, I’ll make sure you truly see what a gentleman I am!"
Leng Qingqiu’s heart was tickled by his words, and she almost laughed. A gentleman?
With all the perverted things you’ve said before?
Leng Qingqiu seemed to recall some of Gu Yan’s past declarations of perverted intentions, and her heart raced slightly. The corner of her lips curled up: "Heh, then I’ll look forward to it."
Understanding Gu Yan? Perfect, that’s exactly what I want.
On Gu Yan’s side, seeing the faint smile on Leng Qingqiu’s face, he was instantly stunned.
Then his whole body began to tremble and twitch, and he couldn’t help but shout out loud: "Ahh!! Qingqiu, you’re so adorable!! Can we kiss again?!"
???
Leng Qingqiu’s face turned slightly red, and she gritted her teeth, losing her composure: "Shut up, you pervert!"
Damn it! Why do I always end up so emotional because of Gu Yan’s words? Damn it!!
[.........]
Little Cold watched this scene and fell into silence.
How ridiculous, insisting on sleeping separately. The other me, you really don’t know how to make use of the advantages of the setting.
To improve efficiency, other me, let me show you how it’s done.